Good Care of Your Machinery Means Good Technology
When it comes to the care and maintenance of your new, used, or rental heavy equipment, it’s essential to invest in regular routine maintenance, as well as preventative maintenance. Technology plays a vital role in this, as it can be used to gauge the health of your machinery more accurately and comprehensively, and inform you about how your maintenance plan is performing and what requires more attention.
Wagner Equipment Co. is your Caterpillar dealer with locations in Colorado, New Mexico, and far west Texas. We offer a range of heavy equipment, including new, used, and rental options, for use in various industries such as construction, forestry, mining, agriculture, and more. Our mission is to ensure your needs are taken care of, from finding the right Cat machinery or attachment for your specific requirements to ensuring it stays running with minimal downtime. We utilize technology and fluid analysis to achieve this. Reach out to one of our locations to get started today!
FLUID ANALYSIS RESULTS ARE MOVING INTO VISIONLINK.
Benefits of Fluid Analysis
S▪O▪S Fluid Analysis has Moved to VisionLink®
Experience a new era of fluid analysis with S·O·S Fluid Analysis now fully integrated into the Cat digital ecosystem. Your trusted fluid analysis results seamlessly flow into VisionLink, putting them side-by-side with your equipment and maintenance data for a complete picture of fleet health. This enhanced connection gives you the same reliable S·O·S recommendations you depend on, now supercharged with greater visibility, instant context, and actionable insights.
By linking results directly to your assets, VisionLink empowers you to detect potential issues early, monitor equipment trends over time, and confidently prioritize maintenance—all from one intuitive platform. Manage all your alerts in one central location, with the option to keep receiving email notifications for convenience.
VisionLink takes the hassle out of the process. Effortlessly register samples with QR codes, monitor sample status in real-time, access detailed reports, and review trends and expert recommendations—all from your desktop, mobile device, or the VisionLink app. New to VisionLink? Getting started is quick and easy, and Wagner Equipment Co. is ready to support you every step of the way.
What Is Fluid Analysis?
Part of effective machine maintenance includes Scheduled Oil Sampling (SOS) and Fluid Analysis for both oil and coolant.
Regular fluid analysis is the analysis of your Cat machine engine’s oil, as well as the fluids from other components, like hydraulics, transmission, final drive, and cooling systems. It offers a clear picture of the inner workings of your machinery. Fluid analysis works by first taking a sample of the oil, coolant, or fuel. The sample is then tested to confirm it is retaining its protective characteristics and to detect and measure levels of any contaminants present, such as metals or other debris. The data is recorded and then used to help identify where minor leaks and wear and tear may be occurring. This can help you repair these areas of your heavy equipment before they become problems down the road.
The Nitty-Gritty Details of Fluid Analysis
In addition to detecting and measuring levels of contaminants in your fluids, our analysis process also checks quality factors, such as:
- Total Base Number (TBN): This test tells you the level of alkaline additives in your machinery’s oil. Additives are necessary in machinery to help prevent the parts from wearing down prematurely. However, additives are used up as your equipment runs, which makes them ineffective, especially during the combustion process.
- Total Acid Number (TAN): This test tells you the level of acids in your machinery’s oil. The TBN should be higher than the TAN number.
- Oil Viscosity: Viscosity is the thickness of a substance, which tells you how quickly it flows. Generally, the higher the viscosity, the better heavy equipment and machinery can handle temperature extremes and pressure changes.
- Coolant Chemical Balance: This test makes sure the coolants in your heavy equipment are at a healthy level. They test the glycol and pH levels, which can indicate performance and other metrics.
Why Is Fluid Analysis Important?
Analyzing fluids of your heavy equipment regularly gives you valuable insight into the internal condition of critical (and most expensive to fix) components. By doing so, you can prevent minor problems from escalating into major ones. By utilizing Wagner’s Fluid Analysis Lab, equipment repairs can often be forecasted, and the downtime required to complete them can be planned for. Our experienced team can help ensure the proper functioning and longevity of your heavy equipment, so you’re not left in a lurch due to unplanned downtime. You’ll increase your productivity and have a higher-quality piece of equipment overall.
S•O•S 2.0 Services - Equipment Health Made Easier
Wagner Equipment now makes Fluid Analysis faster and simpler for you. Pre-register fluid samples right from your phone by scanning a QR code with the VisionLink® mobile app—no more paperwork or manual entry. This digital process not only saves you time and effort but also improves data quality and speeds up lab processing, so you get results and recommendations faster.
Take control of your equipment’s health with instant access to your analysis results, service requests, and actionable insights, all in one place within VisionLink. Download the brochure to get started with VisionLink Fluid Analysis.
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Choose Wagner Equipment Co. Today
Wagner Equipment Co. is your comprehensive Caterpillar dealer for Colorado, New Mexico, and far west Texas. We aim to take care of your needs from when you inquire about a piece of new, used, or rental heavy equipment to when you no longer own it. Heavy machinery requires a significant amount of maintenance, including regular maintenance, repairs, and servicing. Fluid analysis can help simplify this effort. Our team is here to ensure that your machinery is managed to minimize downtime, and when repairs are needed, they are completed as efficiently as possible.
Call 303-739-3000 or complete our online contact form for more information.
Wagner Equipment Co.
Fluids Analysis Lab
18000 Smith Rd.
Aurora, CO
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